Two robbery under arms accused remanded

Two men who allegedly robbed various individuals of jewellery and other items were remanded to prison when they appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Paul Calendar, 39, of 231 East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme and Melroy Roberts, also called ‘Nelly’ or ‘Muscles’, were not required to plead to the indictable charges of robbery under arms.
It is alleged that on February 21 Calendar being armed with a handgun robbed Steve Vandenberg of one gold chain worth $150,000. It is also alleged that on May 7 at Agricola, East Bank Deme-rara Roberts being armed with a gun robbed Christine and Deepak Lallchan of their wedding bands and other items together worth $112,000.

Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton refused both the accused bail. Their matters will continue on May 30.